Part 1 of a 5 part series on cleaning & chemical sensitivity.
By Michael Pinto, CSP, SMS, CMP, CFO
(Originally published in R&R Magazine – January 2018)

Know What You Are Getting Into
As will be explained in greater detail, cleaning and restoration professionals are increasingly being faced with the challenge of responding to situations where chemically sensitive individuals are involved. While many professionals have some experience with individuals sensitive to specific contaminants like mold or spray-foam insulation, there is little documentation directed toward this industry that deals in a comprehensive way with the challenges of people who may have a low tolerance for chemicals as well as specific contaminants.

This article is the first of a five part series that discusses how to clean and restore buildings that are/will be occupied by sensitized individuals. This kick off provides a foundation for the entire series by offering science-based evidence regarding the basis and extent of the issues related to chemically sensitized individuals. Subsequent parts will focus on the specific cleaning techniques of source removal, neutralization, off-gassing, and oxidation.

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